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Re: A few questions on a touchy subject...What is the SOUL

Jan 29, 1999 10:34 PM
by Martin Leiderman


Dallas TenBroeck" wrote:

> The SOUL in man is equated with the Greek definition of NOUS -
> the thinking principle.
>
> Since thinking involves the whole of man's perceptions, no aspect
> of life, memory or anticipation is devoid of this faculty IN
> ACTION.  It is the power to perceive,  It is the Self-identifying
> feeling of Ego-ship.
> Descartes said is succinctly: "I think, therefore I am."
>
> Does this help ?
>
>

Dallas,
would you elaborate between Budhi and Manas. I  view Manas 'responsible'
of thinking and Budhi of intuition; now, is perception a result of one of
them?

Also being Budhi the vehicle of Atma, how do I experience it it in my
daily life?

Hope to hear from you. Quotes are welcome.

Martin Leiderman



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